Brainspotting
Brainspotting therapy in Frederick offers a focused, body-aware way to work with trauma and painful emotions, often with less talking than traditional therapy. At Silver Psychotherapy, some of our therapists have training in Brainspotting and use it within individual therapy.
Because Brainspotting therapy in Frederick follows your pace, you stay in charge of what you explore. Together, you and your therapist notice what comes up in your mind and body, with steady support throughout.
What Is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a therapy approach developed by David Grand, PhD, who also trained in EMDR. According to the official Brainspotting website, it aims to identify, process, and release emotional and body pain, trauma, and other hard symptoms.
The idea is that where you look can connect to how you feel. In Brainspotting therapy in Frederick, your therapist helps you find an eye position, called a brainspot, where a feeling or body sensation feels stronger. Then you stay with that spot while your therapist supports you.
How Does Brainspotting Work?
Each session follows your needs, so no two look exactly the same. A session of Brainspotting therapy in Frederick may include:
- Choosing a focus: a memory, feeling, or body sensation you want to work with
- Finding the brainspot: an eye position where you notice that feeling more strongly
- Focused attention: staying with the brainspot and noticing what comes up, without judging it
- Steady support: your therapist stays present and attuned while your process unfolds
In addition, your therapist may use Brainspotting alongside other approaches, depending on your goals.
Who Can Benefit From Brainspotting?
Adults and teens in Frederick often ask about Brainspotting therapy when they want to work with trauma or painful memories, or when talking through every detail feels like too much. It may also suit people who notice that stress shows up in their body.
Meanwhile, if worry is a big part of what you face, our Anxiety page explains other ways we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brainspotting the same as EMDR?
No, although the two share roots. Brainspotting grew out of its developer’s work with EMDR, and both use eye position. However, Brainspotting therapy in Frederick usually involves less talking and lets you lead the process.
What does the research say about Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a newer approach, and only a small amount of research exists so far. That is why our therapists often use Brainspotting therapy in Frederick alongside other approaches, and they will talk with you about every option.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
No. Brainspotting often uses less talking, so you can work with a memory or feeling without describing every detail. You decide what to share.
Can I combine Brainspotting with other therapy?
Yes. Brainspotting therapy in Frederick can fit within a broader plan, such as talk therapy, depending on what works for you.
We offer Brainspotting therapy at our Frederick, Maryland office, as well as online for clients located in Maryland. If Brainspotting therapy sounds like it could help you, our team is here to help.
